As in Okaloosa, Walton County homeowners would see their tax rate drop if their home value remained unchanged, but a higher property value compared to last year would come with a slight tax increase.

Technically, the school board could drop the rate lower at this point, but with Monday’s vote the millage rate cannot be increased.

No increases are likely.

Monday night’s meeting was attended by about a half a dozen members of the public, including those from the Walton County Taxpayers Association and Northwest Florida State’s Institute for Senior Professionals, according to Superintendent Carlene Anderson.

Only one person asked to speak during the public hearing on the issue, she added.

With this step complete, the district will one more a final public hearing on Sept. 9 before passing the finalized budget and millage rate.

As in Okaloosa, Walton County homeowners would see their tax rate drop if their home value remained unchanged, but a higher property value compared to last year would come with a slight tax increase.

Technically, the school board could drop the rate lower at this point, but with Monday’s vote the millage rate cannot be increased.

No increases are likely.

Monday night’s meeting was attended by about a half a dozen members of the public, including those from the Walton County Taxpayers Association and Northwest Florida State’s Institute for Senior Professionals, according to Superintendent Carlene Anderson.

Only one person asked to speak during the public hearing on the issue, she added.

With this step complete, the district will one more a final public hearing on Sept. 9 before passing the finalized budget and millage rate.